Rahim Jahani
Rahim Jahani (Dari: رحيم جهانی) was a well known veteran singer from Afghanistan's[1] pre-revolutionary music [era]. At one point in his lifetime, Jahani resided in the Silo district of Kabul. He was twice married, latterly to the singer Salma Jahani.
Rahim Jahani رحيم جهانی | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rahim |
| Born | Afghanistan |
| Genres | Pop, Ghazal, Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1975–2014 |
| Labels | Various |
Jahani died on November 29, 2014 in Sacramento, California. Jahani had two daughters and one son, the eldest being his daughter Salma Jahani, the 2nd eldest being Rahe Jahani, and the youngest being Sonbol Jahani. His best-known song is "Ishq-e-Man," (pers.: My Love), which continues to be sung.[2]
References
- عزیز آشنا و آرکستر آماتور -2. Deutsche Welle (in Persian). 4 April 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- "The end of an era Veteran Afghan singer Rahim Jahani passes away at 67". afghanzariza.com. 30 November 2014.
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